It also requires cooperation in all safety and health matters, not only between supervisors and employees, but also between employees and their co-workers. Only through such a cooperative effort can an effective safety and health program be established and preserved. The safety and health of every employee is a high priority. Management accepts responsibility for providing a safe working environment and employees are expected to take responsibility for performing work in accordance with safe standards and practices. Safety and health will only be achieved through teamwork.
Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Technical Certificate Unit 8 – How to handle Information in Social care Settings Learning Outcome 1 The Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 is the main piece of legislation covering health and safety in the workplace, and both the employers and employees have to make sure that all work is carried out as safely as possible. Employers have to protect employees and other people, and employees have every right to expect that their employer is doing all they can to protect them at work. But employees are also responsible for protecting themselves and others. All organisations should have written policies and procedures on issues such as health and safety and these should be openly available. The most common for of this is in a manual for employees.
Unit 306 Understanding health and safety in social care settings 1.1 The health and safety at work act 1974 is the main legislation that covers you at work. Its an umbrella legislation which covers over regulations such as Manual handling operations regulations 1992 amended 2002, Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002, Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1995 amended 2008, Health and safety first aid regulations 1981, Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999. 1.2 Health and safety policies are there to protect you as the worker, the individuals you are looking after and the company you work for. They are there as guidance to help identify risks and control hazards. And to help with reporting accidents and make arrangements for emergencies.
Understand the current legislative framework and organisational health, safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices that are relevant to health, and social care or children and young people’s settings 1.1 Explain the legislative framework for health, safety and risk management in the work The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSAW) is the primary piece of legislation, this act creates rights and obligations on employers and employees. This protection applies to any persons using the premises such as, students, parents, visitors and workmen. The act provides a framework for employers to provide a healthy and safe environment for everyone concerned. It also requires employees to take reasonable precautions for
Unit HSC 027 Outcome 1: Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work place 1.1: Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation in regards to general health and safety in a work setting. Under this Act, the employer, the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace. The employer should have an accessible copy of this Act kept on the premises. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 emphasizes what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Other key pieces of legislation that sit alongside and support the Health and Safety at Work Act are; • The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (known as COSHH) requires employers to control and provide data on all substances that can cause harm or illness to health.
Unit 8: Contribute to Health and Safety in Health and Social Care 1 Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting 1.1Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting. It is relevant, up-to-date legislation from the Health and Safety Commission and Executive (HSC/E), including local, national and European requirements for health and safety in a health and social care work setting - Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. Under this Act, the employer, the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace. Your employer should display a copy of this Act on their main premises.
ASSIGNMENT: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE. The organisation's policy & responsibilities for ensuring a safe & healthy working environment. AC1.1 The main legislation & industry regulations that employers must work within are the Health & safety at Work act 1974, commonly referred to as HASAW, HSWA, the HSW Act, the 1974 Act or HASAWA, these are all the same piece of legislation. Any information or guidance needed can be found on the HSE website. There are three primary aims of the HSWA: To secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work.
• Making the environment safe for everyone’s use. • Following organizations policy and procedure on health and safety. 2. Management of Health and Safety at work Regulations 1999- This place responsibility on employers to provide adequate trainings for the staff under their employment.. They must also carry out risk assessments, remove or reduce any health and safety hazards identified.
Being a good supervisor is too important to be left to chance. Supervisors need certain skills and knowledge such as how to communicate effectively, improve productivity, and improve employee relations. First, a good supervisor should demonstrate excellent communication skills to his or employees. Employees should be constantly informed about changes in job processes, duties, and assignments. Supervisors should be able to speak their instructions clearly, so that they are well understood in order to avoid mistakes.
This covers comprehensively the labor market. Within each and every country has their own health and safety law, so England too. There is few specific legislation within health and safety : -Health & Safety at Work Act 1974: This purpose of this act is to promote , stimulate and encourage high standards of health and safety at work. It protects not only all people at work -whether employers, employees or self employed- but also the health and safety of the general public who may be affected by work activities. The main legislation providing for the health and safety of people in the workplace is the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.